antidote
noun
an·ti·dote
ˈan-ti-ˌdōt 
1
: a remedy to counteract the effects of poison
needed the antidote for the snake's venom
2
: something that relieves, prevents, or counteracts
an antidote to boredom
antidote
transitive verb
Examples of antidote in a Sentence
There is no antidote to this poison.
For him, racing motorcycles is a great antidote to boredom.
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Jackie Valley, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Apr. 2025
Much like in the 1970s, current rising inflation and geopolitical tensions globally may prompt consumers to seek solace in color as a quick and uplifting antidote.
—Milena Lazazzera, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
And its yearning idealism is a good antidote to the current prevailing cynicism.
—ArsTechnica, 2 Apr. 2025
Share Your Why: The Story Behind Your Work Your personal story is a powerful antidote to burnout.
—Amanda Miller Littlejohn, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Antidote.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antidote. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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antidote
noun
an·ti·dote
ˈant-i-ˌdōt
: a remedy to counteract the effects of poison
antidotal
adjective
ˌant-i-ˈdōt-ᵊl
antidotally
adverb
-ᵊl-ē
Medical Definition
antidote
noun
an·ti·dote
ˈant-i-ˌdōt
: a remedy that counteracts the effects of poison
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